I recently bought the Saunders for this model and I find it to be an excellent stylus. Caveat, I don't use the damping brush and I haven't tried the jico. Although Soundsmith does superb work, many old timer audiophiles will tell you that the suspension on the original Shure stylus goes bad as fast or faster than the stylus. Therefore a simple retip won't get you there. I would try the Saunders or the Jico. Based on the photos, the damping brush assembly on the Jico looks a little higher quality than the Saunders, so if you plan to use the damping brush, I'd go for the Jico.
Stylus replacement for Shure V-15 v MR
Hi All, I have two Shure V-15vMR cartridges that, like many, need new stylus. Question is: send in to Soundsmith for a re-tip and if so where is the "sweet spot" value wise of their three levels of service? Know each level provides a better end product but enough to justify the expense? Any opinions?
Also, any opinions on the Saunders replacement stylus that is now being marketed at very reasonable price ($79) Is this close enough in sound given the substantial savings?
Lastly, is the V-15 reputation more myth than material. I know it is a very good cartridge, but is it better to just invest the same amount of money into another make/model?
Any opinions greatly appreciated before I decide on a path to take in bringing these back to life.
Also, any opinions on the Saunders replacement stylus that is now being marketed at very reasonable price ($79) Is this close enough in sound given the substantial savings?
Lastly, is the V-15 reputation more myth than material. I know it is a very good cartridge, but is it better to just invest the same amount of money into another make/model?
Any opinions greatly appreciated before I decide on a path to take in bringing these back to life.